SRINAGAR, Oct. 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Police seized vehicles, heavy machinery and construction material in a series of operations against alleged illegal mining in Awantipora, Handwara, Shopian and Baramulla on Monday, registering multiple cases and initiating legal proceedings against those involved.
The action included the seizure of 17 vehicles and machines in Handwara, where a large stock of construction material allegedly dumped illegally at an under-construction Government Medical College (GMC) site at Chogal was also seized. The material is estimated to be worth Rs.1 crore to Rs.2 crore, subject to official assessment.
In Awantipora, police seized five heavy L&T machines from Bathen under Police Station Khrew and four dumpers from...